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The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook Second Edition

The Multilevel Climate Action Playbook Second Edition is a follow-up to the Multilevel Climate Action Playbook for Local and Regional Governments published in November 2021, which recommended key elements of an enabling environment that can weave climate ambition and action of local and regional governments into Party policy developments. This second edition of the Playbook … read more
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Turning City Climate Plans into Bankable Projects: Lessons from the 34th Economic Forum
September 17, 2025

Turning City Climate Plans into Bankable Projects: Lessons from the 34th Economic Forum

At the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland (2-4 September 2025), participants addressed a key question for municipalities across Europe: how can cities turn climate commitments into tangible, funded projects? The Forum’s session on “Local Governments and Environmental Protection” brought together influential voices in municipal climate action. The panel – moderated by Tomasz Pytko – … read more

GCoM Asian Signatories at the ASEAN Forum 2025: Cities, finance, and partnerships powering greener growth
September 4, 2025

GCoM Asian Signatories at the ASEAN Forum 2025: Cities, finance, and partnerships powering greener growth

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) thanks Malaysia’s Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Urbanice Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, and UCLG-ASPAC for opening high-impact platforms for GCoM signatories across ASEAN +3 and beyond at this year’s ASEAN Sustainable Urbanization Forum (ASUF), held alongside the ASEAN Governors & Mayors Forum (AGMF) … read more

August 25, 2025

FROM SCANDINAVIA TO SOUTH AMERICA: SWEDEN AND BOLIVIA JOIN THE CHAMP COALITION

Global backing grows as the coalition welcomes its 76th and 77th endorsers The Coalition for High Ambition and Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) has reached a historic milestone with the addition of its 76th and 77th endorsing countries. With Sweden and Bolivia joining the coalition, CHAMP now counts more supporters than ever since its launch at COP28 … read more

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Turning Research Into Action: A New Brief for Cities Leading the Climate Transition
July 1, 2025

Turning Research Into Action: A New Brief for Cities Leading the Climate Transition

Local leaders are at the forefront of climate action, shaping climate-resilient development in cities and communities worldwide. Building on findings from the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C24), the Cities and Local Governments Sector Brief highlights the essential role of cities in advancing local, regional, and global climate goals. The brief draws from the Global Research and … read more
Gender & Inclusion Toolkit: Advancing Equitable Climate Action in Cities
July 1, 2025

Gender & Inclusion Toolkit: Advancing Equitable Climate Action in Cities

Climate change disproportionately affects women, girls, and other vulnerable population groups, including people with disabilities and those living in informal settlements. Addressing inequality is essential for concrete climate action and for achieving a sustainable, just future. That's why the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) has proudly developed a Gender and Inclusion … read more
July 1, 2025

Empowering Cities, Transforming Futures

Cities play a crucial role in driving climate action and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. While global commitments provide direction, local governments need targeted support to turn their climate plans into concrete projects. This publication, a collaborative effort by the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & … read more

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Winners Announced at the 2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and NY Climate Exchange
September 23, 2025

Winners Announced at the 2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and NY Climate Exchange

Two Teams Awarded for Transformative AI-Powered Urban Climate Solutions New York City, New York (September 23, 2025) — The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 AI x City Climate Action Forum and Hackathon, held during Climate Week NYC in partnership with the New York Climate … read more

2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC for Urban Climate Solutions, Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and New York Climate Exchange
September 19, 2025

2025 AI x City Climate Action Hackathon at Climate Week NYC for Urban Climate Solutions, Hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and New York Climate Exchange

Two winning teams to be announced at the forum, unveiling AI-powered solutions that can transform energy access and accelerate city-led climate action. New York City, New York (September 17, 2025) — On September 22, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) and The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) will host the … read more

August 28, 2025

LORD MAYOR OF MELBOURNE NICK REECE JOINS BOARD OF THE GLOBAL COVENANT OF MAYORS FOR CLIMATE & ENERGY

The Largest Global Alliance for City Climate Leadership Appoints Lord Mayor Nick Reece to its Board of Mayors and Leaders to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Solutions MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (August 28, 2025) – Today, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) – the world’s largest alliance of mayors for climate, representing more than 13,500 … read more

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May 10, 2021

Racing Toward a Climate Neutral Europe

FAQ on Race to Zero, Race to Resilience, and new Covenant Europe commitments Cities Race to Zero and Covenant of Mayors - Europe: A Quick Guide for European Cities Interview with Giorgia Rambelli, ICLEI Europe Coordinator, Climate Policy and Energy Governance
February 19, 2021

Cities May Be Our Greatest Hope in the Face of Climate Change and the Pandemic

BY ANNE HIDALGO AND WILLIAM PEDUTO Anne Hidalgo is the mayor of Paris, France and a board member of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, the world’s largest global alliance for city climate leadership. William Peduto is the mayor of Pittsburgh, Penn., and a board member of the Global Covenant of Mayors … read more

October 10, 2019

Google offers tool for cities to measure emissions

A tool Google offered in the US to help cities measure pollution and emissions levels is now available in Europe. It compiles transport and building data from Google Maps with publicly available information about emissions Google will initially offer the tool to Birmingham, Manchester, Wolverhampton and Coventry, Dublin and Copenhagen. It plans to add more … read more

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